Healthy Kids and Families

How a bipartisan plan to ban the use of carcinogenic TCE fell apart

How a bipartisan plan to ban the use of carcinogenic TCE fell apart

There was strong bipartisan support in the 2019 Legislature for banning the chemical TCE.Continue reading

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Bill would ban flame-retardant chemicals in Minnesota

Bill would ban flame-retardant chemicals in Minnesota

“A bipartisan bill at the Minnesota Legislature would ban flame-retardant chemicals believed to be a health threat to firefighters and children.”Continue reading

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It’s time to get the lead out

It’s time to get the lead out

It’s time to get the lead outContinue reading

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It’s time for action on Minnesota’s pollinators

It’s time for action on Minnesota’s pollinators

Despite Big Chemical’s influence, Friday’s Pollinator Summit could bring real action on protection. Continue reading

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Dayton signs scaled-back flame retardant ban

Dayton signs scaled-back flame retardant ban

Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a bill that bans four flame-retardant chemicals from children’s products and upholstered furniture.Continue reading

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Scaled back flame retardant bill moves forward in the House

Scaled back flame retardant bill moves forward in the House

House committee has approved a bill that would ban four types of flame-retardant chemicals.
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Local Bill Seeks To Protect Firefighters From Chemicals Linked To Cancer

Local Bill Seeks To Protect Firefighters From Chemicals Linked To Cancer

A bill to better protect Minnesota’s firefighters from an invisible danger has been introduced at the state Capitol. The proposal would ban cancer-causing chemicals from furniture and children’s products.Continue reading

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Minnesota Becomes First State To Ban Antibacterial Chemical Triclosan From Soaps

Outlet: Huffington Post By: Steve Karnowski Published: May 20, 2014 Minnesota becomes the first state to ban triclosan from soaps and cleaning products. Read more here…

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“Sig” Award for the 2014 Conservation Champion in the Legislature: Rep. Ryan Winkler

“Sig” Award for the 2014 Conservation Champion in the Legislature: Rep. Ryan Winkler

Sig would’ve been proud and my guess he would be a little sentimental about a solid effort put in by Rep. Winkler.Continue reading

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What is General Mills Hiding?

What is General Mills Hiding?

Unfortunately, General Mills appears determined to keep information away from parentsContinue reading

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